The ancestors of the Gilpin family migrated to England following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The surname Gilpin is based on given name Gilpin. The surname came to denote a son or descendent of one who was named Gilpin.

Gilpin Early Origins

Gilpin Spelling Variations

Gilpin Spelling Variations

Before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, Norman French and other languages became incorporated into English throughout the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Gilpin include Gilpin, Gilpins, Gylpin, de Gilpin and others.

Gilpin Early History

Gilpin Early History

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gilpin research. Another 307 words (22 lines of text) covering the years 1086, 1167, 1216, 1625, 1700 and are included under the topic Early Gilpin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Gilpin Early Notables (pre 1700)

Gilpin Early Notables (pre 1700)

Another 21 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Gilpin Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Gilpin In Ireland

Gilpin In Ireland

Some of the Gilpin family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 173 words (12 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

The Great Migration

The Great Migration

In England at this time, the uncertainty of the political and religious environment of the time caused many families to board ships for distant British colonies in the hopes of finding land and opportunity, and escaping persecution. The voyages were expensive, crowded, and difficult, though, and many arrived in North America sick, starved, and destitute. Those who did make it, however, were greeted with greater opportunities and freedoms that they could have experienced at home. Many of those families went on to make important contributions to the young nations in which they settled. Early immigration records have shown some of the first Gilpins to arrive on North American shores:

Gilpin Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Anthony Gilpin, who settled in Barstable, Massachusetts about 1640

Jane Gilpin settled in Virginia in 1652

Jane Gilpin, who landed in Virginia in 1652

Joseph Gilpin, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1696

Gilpin Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Thomas Gilpin settled in Maryland in 1735

Gilpin Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

William Gilpin, who arrived in New York in 1804

Robert Gilpin, who landed in Mobile County, Ala in 1840

Dynes, George, John, Thomas, and William Gilpin settled in Pennsylvania between 1807 and 1860

Thirsk, Joan. The Agrarian History of England and Wales. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press: 7 Volumes. Print.

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The Gilpin Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Gilpin Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.